Our People

Our people are the core existence of our organisation. Tiwi Land Council values diversity and inclusivity and aims to offer a harmonious and dynamic workplace for all. We believe an environment where people are able to be their true authentic self; are valued and heard, is the key. In summary, our people matter. 

Chair

Gibson Farmer Illortaminni

TIWI LAND COUNCIL - ELECTION OF NOMINEES FOR TRUSTEE 2023

 

The Northern Territory Electoral Commission conducted elections from 20 June to 29 June 2023 for the position of Trustee nominee for each of eight Tiwi clans.

 

Eight clan meetings were held. At each meeting nominations were accepted, and if required, an election was held.

As a result of that process, and the Ministers decision, the following clan members are appointed as Trustees of the Tiwi Land Council.

CLAN	ELECTION DATE	PERSON ELECTED
Jikilaruwu (Tikilaru)	20 June 2023	Simon Peter Munkara
Wurankuwu (Ranku)	21 June 2023	Brian Tipungwuti
Yimpinari	22 June 2023	Mary Dunn
Wulirankuwu	23 June 2023	Jeffrey Puruntatameri Miller
Munupi	26 June 2023	Karina Coombes
Mantiyupwi	27 June 2023	Wesley Kerinaiua
Malawu	28 June 2023	Richard Martin Puruntatameri
Mirrikawuyanqa	29 June 2023	Damien Burak Molaminni

Tiwi Land Council Members

Mantiyupwi Wesley Kerinaiua (Trustee) Walter Kerinaiua Jnr Gibson Farmer Illortaminni Bonaventure Timaepatua		Munupi Karina Coombes (Trustee) Kim Puruntatameri  Leslie Tungatalum Patricia Puruntatameri Dennis Tipakalippa
Yimpinari Mary Dunn (Trustee) John Wilson  Andrew Bush Austin Wonaemirri Dennis Dunn		Malawu Richard Puruntatameri (Trustee) Dominic Kantilla  Miriam Stassi Sylverius Tipungwuti

Wulirankuwu Jeffrey Puruntatameri (Miller) (Trustee) Stanley Tipiloura  Vincent Mungatopi Romolo Tipiloura		Wurankuwu Brian Tipungwuti (Chair of Trustees) Teddy Portaminni Ron Poantimilui
Mirrikawuyanga                 Damien Molaminni (Burak) (Trustee) Adonis Wommatakimmi David Austral		Tikalaru Simon Peter Munkara (Trustee) Valentine Puautjimi Valentine Intalui John Louis Munkara

 

Staff

Chief Executive Officer - Robert Graham

Chief Operating Officer - Matt Ellis

Principal Legal Officer - Kaliopi Hourdas

Chief Financial Officer - Maria Juan

Finance Manager - Josephine Martens 

People & Development Manager - Mandy Konatic 

Policy Officer - Helen Daiyi

Grants Officer - Kristine Matienzo 

Anthropologist - Helen Haritos

Anthropologist - Nicole Ng

Resource and Environment Officer - Murray Knyvett

Resource and Environment Officer - Sarah Ryan

Media & Communications Officer - Alan James

Executive Assistant / Logistics Officer - Sonja Hoffman 

Receptionist - Tyeanne Heenan-Tinoco

Registrar - Vacant 

Past Tiwi Land Council Chairmen

1978 – 1981 1981 – 1991 1991 – 1994 1994 – 1997 1997 – 2000 2000 – 2003 2003 – 2006 2006 – 2012

Cyril Kalippa (Rioli) Jimmy Tipungwuti Walter Kerinaiua Matthew Wonaeamirri Marius Puruntatameri Matthew Wonaeamirri Frederick Mungatopi Robert Tipungwuti